One Chance To Dance
Naughty Boy Lyrics


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I'm no professional dancer
Baby, I ain't no Michael Jackson
But I would learn any move
Get with any groove
Just to dance with you

I'll let my feet do the talking
I met her out when I'm walking
Show you what I can do
And you know it's true
When I dance with you

Oh oh oh oh, give me your hand
Oh oh oh oh, I'll be who I am
Oh oh oh oh, I ain't no (no) Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance

Oh oh oh oh, give me one chance, one chance to dance
Oh oh oh oh, give me one chance, one chance to dance

I'm no professional dancer
Baby, give me your answer
I'll practice everyday
Don't care what record plays
When I dance with you
You take the lead and I'll follow
I'll take my pride and I'll swallow
May not have Jagger moves
But I ain't gonna lose
When I dance with you

Oh oh oh oh, give me your hand
I'll be who I am
Oh oh oh oh, I ain't no Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance

Oh oh oh oh, give me one chance, one chance to dance
Oh oh oh oh, give me one chance, one chance to dance

And if I fall to my knees
I won't crumble and freeze
I'll pick myself up and I'll try it again, and again until you see
I'll take you by the hand
Just listen to me
Oh baby, if you could just give me a half of a chance
To make you understand
I know exactly who I am
I ain't no (no) Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance

Give me one chance, one chance to dance (oh oh oh oh)
Give me one chance, one chance to dance (oh oh oh oh)
I ain't no Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance




One chance, one chance to dance
One chance, one chance to dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Naughty Boy's "One Chance To Dance" express the singer's desire to dance with someone they are infatuated with, proving that they may not be a skilled dancer like Michael Jackson, but they are willing to learn any move and groove just to have the opportunity to dance with this person. The singer admits that they are not a professional dancer, but they will let their feet do the talking and show their potential partner what they can do. They emphasize that they may not have Mick Jagger's iconic moves, but they won't back down and are determined not to lose when they have the chance to dance with this special someone.


The chorus reinforces the plea for one chance to dance, emphasizing the singer's willingness to be themselves and be vulnerable. They declare that if they fall, they will pick themselves up and try again until their love interest sees their true potential. The singer is confident that if given just a half chance, they can make the other person understand who they truly are.


Overall, the lyrics convey a heartfelt message of the singer's eagerness to connect with someone through the power of dance. They may not have professional dance skills like Michael Jackson or Mick Jagger, but they are willing to put in the effort to create a memorable and meaningful dance experience with their love interest.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm no professional dancer
I may not have formal training or experience in dancing


Baby, I ain't no Michael Jackson
I don't possess the exceptional dancing skills or talent of Michael Jackson


But I would learn any move
I am willing to learn and master any dance move


Get with any groove
I am adaptable and can dance to any style or rhythm


Just to dance with you
I am eager to dance with you and would go to great lengths to do so


I'll let my feet do the talking
I will express myself through my dancing


I met her out when I'm walking
I encountered her while casually walking around


Show you what I can do
I want to demonstrate my dancing abilities to you


And you know it's true
And it's genuine and sincere


When I dance with you
When I am dancing alongside you


Oh oh oh oh, give me your hand
Give me the opportunity to dance with you


Oh oh oh oh, I'll be who I am
I will express my true self through dancing


Oh oh oh oh, I ain't no (no) Michael Jackson
I don't possess the extraordinary talent of Michael Jackson


But give me one chance, one chance to dance
Please provide me with the opportunity to dance with you


I'm no professional dancer
I lack professional training and expertise in dancing


Baby, give me your answer
Please let me know your response or decision


I'll practice everyday
I will dedicate time and effort to practice dancing every day


Don't care what record plays
I am not concerned about the music being played


When I dance with you
When I am dancing together with you


You take the lead and I'll follow
You can lead the dance, and I will follow your movements


I'll take my pride and I'll swallow
I am willing to set aside my pride and ego


May not have Jagger moves
I may not possess Mick Jagger's iconic dance moves


But I ain't gonna lose
But I won't fail or be defeated


And if I fall to my knees
In the event that I stumble or make a mistake


I won't crumble and freeze
I won't break down or become paralyzed with fear


I'll pick myself up and I'll try it again, and again until you see
I will persistently keep trying until you recognize my efforts


I'll take you by the hand
I will hold your hand and guide you


Just listen to me
Please pay attention and hear me out


Oh baby, if you could just give me a half of a chance
If you could only provide me with a small opportunity


To make you understand
In order to convey my feelings or intentions to you


I know exactly who I am
I have a clear understanding of my identity


But give me one chance, one chance to dance
Yet, I still ask for a single opportunity to dance with you


Give me one chance, one chance to dance (oh oh oh oh)
Please grant me a solitary chance to dance with you


One chance, one chance to dance
Just a single opportunity to dance with you


One chance, one chance to dance
A solitary opportunity to dance with you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMELI SANDE, MATT HOLMES, PHILIP LEIGH, SAMUEL ELLIOTT ROMAN, SHAHID KHAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ifonlyyouknowmemore5077

this so zayn to harry 💚💛

*I'll practice everyday
Don't care what record plays
When I dance with you
You take the lead and I'll follow
I'll take my pride and I'll swallow
May not have Jagger moves
But I ain't gonna lose
When I dance with you*



@jackcripooltong1526

I'm no professional dancer
Baby, I ain't no Michael Jackson
But I would learn any move
Get with any groove
Just to dance with you
I'll let my feet do the talking
I met her out when I'm walking
Show you what I can do
And you know it's true
When I dance with you
Oh-oh-oh-oh, give me your hand
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I'll be who I am
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I ain't no Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Give me one chance, one chance to dance
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Give me one chance, one chance to dance
I'm no professional dancer
Baby, give me your answer
I'll practice everyday
Don't care what record plays
When I dance with you
You take the lead and I'll follow
I'll take my pride and I'll swallow
May not have Jagger moves
But I ain't gonna lose
When I dance with you
Oh-oh-oh-oh, give me your hand
I'll be who I am
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I ain't no Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Give me one chance, one chance to dance
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Give me one chance, one chance to dance
And if I fall to my knees
I won't crumble and freeze
I'll pick myself up and I'll try it again, and again until you see
I'll take you by the hand
Just listen to me
Oh baby, if you could just give me a half of a chance
To make you understand
I know exactly who I am
I ain't no Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance
Give me one chance, one chance to dance
Give me one chance, one chance to dance
I ain't no Michael Jackson
But give me one chance, one chance to dance
One chance, one chance to dance
One chance, one chance to dance



All comments from YouTube:

@marianaquijano4158

Directioners we're everywhere.
Btw credits to ✨Zayn✨

@niamou9181

I wish i could hear this with his voice

@cobrakai-zx5qm

@@niamou9181 if you listen to the one direction unreleased version you can

@cobrakai-zx5qm

@Team Go Green yeah i’ll get it now

@cobrakai-zx5qm

@Team Go Green https://youtu.be/aKC9Osq2vRA

@abgazfrz8813

Ikr

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@sethiel

Zayn wrote this yet they didnt credited it to him

@LauraRams4

When you realise that this song was once written for One Direction and they never released it 😭

@arianmorina8418

Yeah that’s why zayn left and he did right

@nirjalasharma6764

Zayn wrote this for harry. Because harry always grab him to dance.. And only harry can make him dance

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